The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Insights from Bosch By Johannes Köber Agility, dynamic, and flexibility are trendsetting words, with good reason. Requirements and boundary conditions are constantly changing, long planning phases are often impossible, and products and solutions are developed in close contact with customers.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 22, 2024

This involves making critical decisions on the adoption of new tech and methodologies, such as AI, and even agile practices. Leaders must nurture skills and provide the tools and processes that enable IT staff to excel in their roles. Leadership in ITSM also extends to change management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn the skills needed to lead a virtual team, chair online meetings and manage the work remotely. Integrating change management for project success. Too much of project management focuses on building and completing something. Change management is the forgotten discipline of project success.

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Leading Agile

JULY 11, 2018

As a consultant, I get to see a lot of different organizations and work with a variety of teams. By now, virtually everyone has at least heard of agile and read the manifesto. Agile has finally been vetted by the early adopters and is now becoming mainstream. Agile Checklists Miss the Point of the Manifesto.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

I’ve witnessed in these relationships the subtle, yet profound impact language and process has on our understanding of ‘evolving’ an organisation from one form to another. To some, the formal term, ‘change management’, often carries a weight that suggests a more top-down and directive process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

When the project manager is not actively managing changes to scope, there is no control about what is in and what is out. Scope management is the way to deal with that, so let’s talk about how we can use change control protocol to help with it all. What is change control and why is it important?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused.

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Agile Coach

APRIL 19, 2018

Context : it’s important to understand what triggered me to move away from agile, and into org change. It’s also important to understand what influenced thinking about org change differently. peaked at #6444 out of 8,000,000 books on Amazon, #198 in Leadership and Management. How this Post is Constructed.

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Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2023

If you could magically create a new world where large organizations had overcome the barriers to Business Agility and Agile came naturally, what would have to be true about that world, the organizations, and the people working there? And how would we know that this new Agile world was any good? What other conceptual gaps?

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Then, we will dive into the topic of Agile PMO, its relevance, and a number of roles that can be played by such a PMO. If it exists, then a number of Project Managers (PMs) can be a part with various roles and responsibilities. Consulting: Adopting various project management frameworks or methods. PMO Definition.

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Agile Coach

JUNE 4, 2016

This year at Agile and Beyond was the first Agile event I attended since I presented with Declan Whelan at Agile 2015. Then this year at Agile and Beyond, I had a conversation with someone who self-admittedly is new to the Agile world, more or less. What’s Happened to Agile?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.)

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The agile industry has fallen short in providing agile practitioners with all the tools they need to navigate the complex transformations they face. The agile ‘industry’ was born in the 1990’s before the agile manifesto was written. You can't change the process without impacting the people or the tools.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Agile is in the news yet again. In the 15th State of Agile Report, 94% of the respondents reported that their company is using Agile while 65% report that their organization has significant experience with Agile. The percentages must surely have piqued your interest, so let’s understand today’s topic, Agile.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Here are the main project management certifications offered by the PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP): This certifies that you’re a capable project manager who is competent in waterfall and agile project management. Theoretical and practical project management knowledge. Manage risk tracking process.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The Agile Manifesto statement of “Customer Collaboration over Contract Negotiation” is less than helpful when it comes to writing contracts for projects to be worked in an Agile fashion. Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 30, 2019

There are all sorts of Agile coaches, consultants, and practitioners out there. In this clip, Mike Cottmeyer discusses what type of leader should be at the forefront of your Transformation and why it’s so important to the success of your next Agile initiative. There are people that are process focused.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 17, 2021

In this highly engaging speaker session from the Agile Camp Berlin 2021, Jutta Eckstein and Maryse Meinen point out the advantages of creating diverse, cross-functional teams to benefit your customers and your organization. ?? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 31,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile – if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. It’s how we can help people and organisations adapt in fast-changing times.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2023

Companies that adopt Agile never do it just for the sake of adopting Agile. They do know that Waterfall wasn’t working, so Agile will fix those problems, right? They think if they do the “Agile stuff,” they will make quicker progress to achieve their goals.

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Epicflow Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

This guide aims to overcome the uncertainty of the Epicflow implementation process and to help our clients deploy the software smoothly and achieve positive results as quickly as possible. Stages of Epicflow Implementation The implementation embraces several essential processes that are described below in more detail. Proof of Concept.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard. The responsibility often falls to project managers.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In my opinion, the PMP is good, but spend time learning strategy and change management. Is the PMP worth more than agile certifications? First, what does “Agile” mean to you? PMI’s Agile? If change is hard for you, agile practices will be too. Agile is a process.

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. However, history demonstrates that change is hard. The responsibility often falls to the project manager.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation. Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 15, 2018

Add external consultants promising to do the job faster in an environment they don’t control and internal security and PMOs adding their processes, it isn’t a wonder the Business-IT relationship is challenged. Related: Adopting Agile is an Exercise in Change Management. Adding Agile.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Any decision to introduce AI into a transformation office context needs to consider what the use cases the AI is intended to achieve, what it is not to achieve and what processes and data sets are required for a viable solution. PRINCE2®, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP®, P3O®, MoP®, Managing Benefits, Change Management, AgileSHIFT, Certified Coach.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2024

Over the past year I’ve written considerably about PMOs, from setting them up to keeping the lights on to sound operational processes. Hell, Throughout the process, I found two common, though sometimes contrasting, themes.  The other change that occurs is related to the projects and outcomes the PMO delivers. 

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) isn't just about oversight; it's about empowering your projects to deliver real value. A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Any decision to introduce AI into a transformation office context needs to consider what the use cases the AI is intended to achieve, what it is not to achieve and what processes and data sets are required for a viable solution. PRINCE2®, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP®, P3O®, MoP®, Managing Benefits, Change Management, AgileSHIFT, Certified Coach.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To navigate these waters, start with identifying where the challenges are by analyzing the groups involved and processes they use. Business Agility Culture Before Agile Process Implementation. “We need to be more agile!” If pivoting is not part of the company culture, agile practices may not take off.

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Project Management Essentials

AUGUST 3, 2019

Experienced agile coaches and practitioners develop a sixth-sense. They can quickly assess the health of an agile project or team just as doctors do with their patients. In my agile training and consulting practice, I have witnessed similar symptoms when an organization is struggling with its agile adoption.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

Mike Cottmeyer explores the key attributes in each of the three systems necessary for making a success out of the otherwise complex tax of large scale Agile Transformation. And what we are is we’re a consultancy that’s focused on doing Agile Transformation specifically. Transcript. I’m not talking about SAFe.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Strategic Roles – Transition to strategic roles such as IT strategy consultant, business analyst, or enterprise architect. Business/IT Strategy Consultant – Work with organizations to develop and implement technology strategies that support business objectives.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The role and responsibilities of the product owner includes identifying the business needs & market opportunities, establishing project objectives, and managing the product development process from ideation to final release. SAFe® is the most sought-after framework to adopt agile at an enterprise level. Agile fundamentals.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 1, 2018

As a new project manager it helped me to become familiar with the elements of a project and formalise my processes and documentation. Project management is transferable across so many different industries, so even if you move on, the skills you learn will be invaluable to any job role you do in the future. Elise Stevens.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. Welcome to our latest episode of the Agile Unplugged podcast with host Mike Cottmeyer, LeadingAgile’s CEO. Soundcloud. Transcript. – Everybody welcome. Welcome Matt, how are you doing? . – Interesting.

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